Literacy Support Assistant (Secondary) x 2 - The Bay
Job Posted: 6 November 2026
- Contract Term: Fixed Term
- Location: Sandown, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Part time
- Salary: HAY 5A-E (£12,726 - £12,930 gross actual salary per annum)
- Industries: Education
Job Start Date: To start As soon as possible
Literacy Support Assistant (Secondary) x 2
20 hours per week, Term time only
HAY 5A-E (£12,726 - £12,930 gross actual salary per annum)
Fixed term until 31/08/2027
To start As soon as possible
Are you passionate about reading and want to make a positive difference in young people's lives?
We are looking to appoint two Literacy Support Assistants, to join our inclusive and forward-thinking team, working with our secondary students.
The successful candidates will work under guidance to provide intervention support in addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to literacy; have excellent communication skills with the ability to relate well to students and adults; and foster a growth mindset in learners.
The role will include supporting the delivery of targeted literacy interventions to students at KS3; collaborate with the Literacy Intervention Specialist to implement literacy support plans; monitor the progress of interventions; use inclusive practices and help motivate students in their reading progress.
Visits to the school are welcome.
For more information or to download an application pack please visit our website bayceschool.org or contact via [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 04 December 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews: wk/com 07 December 2026
In line with safer recruitment for schools, we are unable to accept CVs and only fully completed application forms will be accepted. Please return completed applications to [email protected]
The Cornerstone Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of safer recruitment, online searches will be carried out for shortlisted candidates, references will be requested prior to interview and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list check (and other pre-employment checks) will be required for successful applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We offer:
- Staff benefits (Local Retailer Discounts, Transport discounts (Over travel, Red Funnel, Wightlink))
- Cycle to Work scheme
- 1Leisure One Card Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership
- Teachers Pensions Scheme membership
- Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
We reserve the right to close this advert and/or interview early should we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are encouraged.
The Bay CE School
Set in the heart of Sandown on the Isle of Wight, The Bay Church of England School caters for ages 4 to 16 over two sites and offers an excellent and diverse provision for all. Inspiring learners, within our supportive Christian ethos, so that each and every child has the opportunity to excel
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